Common Hedgenettle

Common Hedgenettle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Common Hedgenettle →

Common Common Hedgenettle Problems →

Common Hedgenettle prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Hedgenettle Water Frequency →

Common Hedgenettle Root Rot →

Common Hedgenettle requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Hedgenettle Light Requirements →

Common Hedgenettle Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

Common Hedgenettle Toxicity to Cats →

Common Hedgenettle Toxicity to Dogs →

Common Hedgenettle Toxicity to Humans →

Common Hedgenettle does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Common Hedgenettle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Hedgenettle →

Common Hedgenettle should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Hedgenettle →

Common Hedgenettle is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Common Hedgenettle →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Hedgenettle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Hedgenettle Temperature Tolerance →

The seeds of Common Hedgenettle can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Common Hedgenettle →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Common Hedgenettle →
• Drooping Common Hedgenettle Leaves →
• Common Hedgenettle Dropping Leaves →
• Common Hedgenettle Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Common Hedgenettle →
• Brown Spots on Common Hedgenettle →
• Common Hedgenettle Leaves Falling Over →
• Common Hedgenettle Leaves Curling →
• Common Hedgenettle Yellow Leaves →
• Common Hedgenettle Root Rot →